Players who played for Arsenal and Cardiff City
Which footballers have played for both Arsenal and Cardiff City? It's exactly the kind of link that wins rounds of The Connection, our football trivia game. Every player below has been checked against his career record, including loan spells.
Show all 6 players
| Player | Country | Arsenal | Cardiff City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Jones | Wales | 1937–1946 | 1929–1934 |
| Kevin Campbell | England | 1988–1995 | 2006–2007 |
| Junichi Inamoto | Japan | 2001–2002 loan | 2004–2005 loan |
| Aaron Ramsey | Wales | 2008–2019 | 2006–2008 & 2011 & 2023–2025 |
| Marouane Chamakh | Morocco / France | 2010–2013 | – |
| Calum Chambers | England | 2014–2022 | 2024–present |
Quick facts
- 6 players in our verified list have played for both Arsenal and Cardiff City.
- The most common countries are Wales (2), England (2), Japan (1).
- The earliest in our list is Leslie Jones; the most recent to make the link is Calum Chambers.
- One player, Junichi Inamoto, made the link through a loan spell.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Arsenal and Cardiff City?
6 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Arsenal and Cardiff City, most recently Calum Chambers, Marouane Chamakh and Aaron Ramsey.
Who is the most recent player to play for Arsenal and Cardiff City?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Calum Chambers (England).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Leslie Jones is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Arsenal and Cardiff City.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. One player, Junichi Inamoto, made the link through a loan spell.
Test yourself
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